Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for zoologists and wildlife biologists is $25.36 an hour ($52,750 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 31% lower than the U.S. median ($76,780). Florida ranks 46th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for zoologists and wildlife biologists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.18 | $39,900 |
| 25% of workers | $21.97 | $45,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.36 | $52,750 |
| 75% of workers | $31.33 | $65,170 |
| 90% of workers | $46.95 | $97,660 |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $68,200 | 50 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $57,240 | 0 |
| Gainesville | $55,790 | 110 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $55,050 | 300 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $54,750 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $53,230 | 240 |
| Tallahassee | $52,060 | 110 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $50,000 | 40 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $49,920 | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $48,110 | 90 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for zoologists and wildlife biologists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $94,940 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $83,780 |
| Conservation Scientists | $51,130 |
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